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HW52 BKE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,219 mi
Last recorded90,219 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 BKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,219 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 90,219 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,901 miles

Both nearside and offside rear inner sills have corrosion

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes into brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for damage or corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,805 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded may require attention soon

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy may need attention soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,329 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed [nail in tread] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,009 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 78,009 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,285 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slightly leaking (2.5.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,344 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust back box poor condition (outer skin)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,348 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,599 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,599 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,618 miles

handbrake light on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2012 59,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

numorus oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,789 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,339 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,358 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,658 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,658 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 19,608 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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HW52 BKE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW52 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW52 BKE registered?

HW52 BKE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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